Since everyone here has had success....

I do the 30 day Shred as well as walk/jog 6kms in the evening. I was just walking but I want to gain muscle as well so I have started to do both. Inches lost are just as good as pounds lost. Good Luck on your journey

Inches are what people see! Nobody knows the numbers on your scale.
My hubby has done the Cto5K, and I don't know whether or not he lost pounds with it (he really didn't need to lose weight.) But I saw a difference in increased energy and endurance. It put a pep in his step and a twinkle in his eye. To me, that is success!

And I was tired of listening to Jillian too.
I have wanted to run for along time. And am just now trying it.

Hehe, I hear you on not wanting to listen to Jillian.

i'm the opposite now.. I want to lose inches and could care less about the weight..

I do find that when I run I lose weight.. But am totally going to cut back now to try and gain muscle..

As long as you're in a calorie deficit you should lose weight (for the most part). Running will certainly help you get there, as will Jillian, just depends which track you want to take. Jillian will help you tone (albeit slowly).

To tell you the truth, it's mostly diet. I'm a runner but it's really eating clean and healthy, watching sweetened drinks and snacks.

Of course, a combination of both will help! If you took "before" pics, I would go back and finish 30DS while you are doing C25K. Compare them to your "after" pics and I bet you'll see a difference.

I was on the last week of the Shred when I gave it up. I am currently using my treadmill for the couch 2 5k.

Ah, I'm on the last two days of Level 3. I've lost the least amount of weight on Level three but my shoulders and arms have really gained some definition.

I lost the most weight on Level 2. I was doing all the advance moves and lost 6-8lbs just from that level.

Good luck on C25K. I hear great things from people that do that.

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I love the C25K program because I like having someone telling me to run lol! Otherwise I might not do it!

I started running a few months ago when I nearly hit my goal weight. I am now running at least 3 days a week, 4-7 miles. I have not lost any weight since then but am at the bottom edge of my healthy BMI. Running will BUILD cardio and muscle while BURNING fat. I acually saw my weight increase slightly in the first few weeks of running as the muscle mass in my legs increased. I am far more toned than before I was running, so I would consider it a success even though the scale hasn't moved.

If you still have a bit of weight to go, running can DEFINITELY kick start the burning process.

Inches are what people see! Nobody knows the numbers on your scale.
My hubby has done the Cto5K, and I don't know whether or not he lost pounds with it (he really didn't need to lose weight.) But I saw a difference in increased energy and endurance. It put a pep in his step and a twinkle in his eye. To me, that is success!

That is success. I need an energy boost and endurance would be wonderful too. Even though I lost several inches very few have noticed it. I want to look and feel better. The pants sizes need to go down and so does scale.

Losing inches is what makes your pant size go down, not the scale. You seem really focused on the scale, that's not as important. As far as running, I got into it and love it. I would definitely recommend C25K.

I've been running for a few months now, I did a not so strict c25k. I started at week 5 because I knew I could run that far thanks to my PT. I have to admit, I don't know if I saw much results with that alone. I did see it when combined with other interval training programs/ weight lifting like when I was with my PT, or 30 day shred. Also, losing inches is better than losing pounds. I have only lost 5 pounds since I started dieting back in February but my waist has gone from 29 to 26. I'd say that is better than still having a 29 inch waist but having lost 10 pounds. When you're losing inches you're losing fat. The scale staying the same could mean you are replacing it with muscle, retaining water, or you could even just need to use the bathroom! Inches are a better tool for measuring your success.

To answer your question, YES Couch to 5K helped me lose weight. I started off with the 30DS and it helped me out. Paired with portion control and calorie counting, I lost 1 pound a week steadily for weeks. When I finished the Shred, I started C25K and lost steadily (again, paired with portion control and calorie counting). I added the 30 Day Slimdown (incorporating 30DS, Banish Fat Boost Metabolism, and No More Trouble Zones) and lost a ton of inches and weight.

Yes, diet is key, but when you are just starting out, it doesn't have to be complicated. I lost 54 pounds over the course of a year and kept it off just by making gradual changes and maintaining consistency. First I exercised every other day, and I eventually worked my way up to 5-6 days a week, incorporating cardio and strength training. At first I was still eating processed food, just less of it and more fruits and vegetables. Now, I am eating 5-6 clean meals a day, mostly lean protein and veggies.

The KEY is to stay consistent and keep yourself challenged. Change things up every once in a while. The closer you get to your goal, the harder you have to work.

I loved C25K and I am now training for a 10K. Good luck!